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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,320

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,177

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,781

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082018
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderMazda3
TrimSESE Off-RoadLEGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,280 $35,180 $36,080 $23,895
Base Invoice $28,054 $32,585 $33,418 $22,862
Airbag Package 700 700    
Leather Package 1,850 1,850    
Premium Package 1,850      
Floor mats 155 155 155  
Cargo mat 85   85 75
Satellite radio 150      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       325
Cargo net       50
Rear bumper protector       100
Airbag Package 607 607    
Leather Package 1,605 1,605    
Premium Package 1,605      
Floor mats 106 106 106  
Cargo mat 70   70 60
Satellite radio 131      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       260
Cargo net       40
Rear bumper protector       80
Options (change) 4,790 2,705 240 550
Options (change) 4,124 2,318 176 440
Destination 780 780 780 875
Total Price $35,850 $38,665 $37,100 $25,320
Total Invoice $32,958 $35,683 $34,374 $24,177

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,181
Model Year2008200820082018
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderMazda3
TrimSESE Off-RoadLEGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine266hp V6266hp V6266hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T5M6
DrivetrainRWD4WD, PT w/4LRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17265/75-16265/65-17215/45-18
Total Price$35,850$38,665$37,100$25,320
Adjustments for Features-1,740-3,675-1,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,110$34,990$35,200$25,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$880$1,090$0
Total Invoice$32,958$35,683$34,374$24,177
Adjustments for Features-1,600-3,392-1,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,358$32,291$32,614$24,177
Cost Above Minimum$0$933$1,256$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2008200820082018
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderMazda3
TrimSESE Off-RoadLEGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0 $0 
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist   $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
G-vectoring control   $100
Hill descent control $250  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat$40 $40$40
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Storage compartment under second row seats$50$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)   $0
Bodyside moldings$75 $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350$350$350 
Skid plate (one)$50 $50 
Skid plates $150  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound   $250
USB port   $25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Digital instruments   $0
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0  
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,055$7,990$6,215$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,740$3,675$1,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,600-3,392-1,7600

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082018
ModelPathfinderMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in106.3 in
Length192.3 in175.6 in
Width72.8 in70.7 in
Height72.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,447 lb.2,876 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in35.8 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft347.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SE

Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows500No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35039%
Total Not Requested55061%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested112585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested112575%
Total Not Requested37525%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SE Off-Road

Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows500No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35039%
Total Not Requested55061%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested112585%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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